HEY MOM, I WANT SOME RED HOT FRUIT SALAD!

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Occ things you do on pure impulse turn out to be neat surprises. I got 1 of those surprises last nite when DH and I decided to have a simple fruit salad for dinner. I made it, looked at it and then thought ... BORING! I wanted to do something to make it an esp tasty and out of the ordinary attention-getter. I was sorting thru my cupboard, ran across some red hot cinnamon candies I had just brought back from the US and I decided my search was over. Before you scoff and move on to the next recipe, I gotta tell you this is really good, has a great holiday look and would also be good for a unique pot-luck dish. My bet is it will have your family begging for this fruit salad or even thinking of it as a dessert. Time does not include refrigeration time.

Provided by twissis

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 1 cup servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups seedless grapes (I used a mix of red & green)
1/2 cup raisins
2 fresh oranges (peeled & sectioned, I had clementines on hand & used 3 of them)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (well-drained)
1 kiwi (peeled & diced)
1/2 cup yoghurt (I used caramel flavor, but use vanilla just as often)
1/4 cup red-hot candies
2 bananas (sliced in 1/2 in slices)

Steps:

  • Combine yoghurt, red-hot candies & raisins. Refrigerate for at least 2 hrs, stirring at 30 min intervals.
  • Prepare & combine the remaining fruit ingredients in a bowl when nearly ready to serve. Add the bananas last.
  • Add the yoghurt, red-hots & raisin mix to the fruit. Stir well & refrigerate till ready to serve, but is best if served soon after mixing.
  • NOTES: A variety of fresh seasonal or canned fruits can be used w/equal success. The above was just what I had on hand. - Refrigeration time is important as it softens the candy & releases the cinnamon flavor & color. They will fully dissolve w/longer refrigeration time. Add chopped pecans or walnuts as an option & enjoy!
  • CAUTION: You will want to eat this sauce w/a spoon & forget about the fruit! Pls try to resist this temptation. Your family will love you for it.

Malik Sanan
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This fruit salad is the perfect summer treat. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


precious sweet
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This fruit salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a healthy and delicious snack.


Md Shihab Khan
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I've made this fruit salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and refreshing.


Bilal Zafar
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This is one of my favorite summer recipes. It's so easy to make and always a crowd pleaser.


Aftab Ashraf
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5 stars! This fruit salad is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Milani Mcintosh
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This fruit salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of sweet and spicy.


Tommy Benn
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I love the addition of red hots to this fruit salad. It gives it a little bit of a kick and makes it really special.


SK SABUL
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This is the perfect recipe for a summer party! It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


musingunzi francis
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this fruit salad was surprisingly good! The heat from the red hots is balanced out by the sweetness of the fruit, and the overall flavor is really unique and enjoyable.


Stephen Jackson
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This fruit salad is a refreshing and delicious summer treat! The combination of sweet and spicy is perfect, and the red hot candies add a fun and festive touch. I will definitely be making this again!